Prospects slim for 300-win club

June 27, 2006|The Washington Post

In the past four weeks, two veteran pitchers -- Boston's Curt Schilling and Detroit's Kenny Rogers -- notched their 200th career wins, bringing to 10 the number of active pitchers in that club, including active leader Roger Clemens with 341. However, nine of those 10 pitchers -- including Schilling (39) and Rogers (41) -- are 37 or older, making it improbable that the older members of the active 200-win club will reach the coveted 300-win mark that virtually ensures Hall of Fame induction. Thirty-four-year-old Pedro Martinez is the only active 200-plus game winner under 37. When Greg Maddux joined the 300-win club in 2004, it was said he might be the last in this era of five-man rotations and specialized bullpens. Here are five candidates who still have a chance: